Vtg 1950s Morestone Foden No. 4 Express Delivery Diesel Wagon w/Box England RARE. Condition is Used. Please note there are very minor scratches present on the vehicle itself. The Box does show some minor signs of wear such as light creasing and minor scratches. Some light wear to the tabs as well. Overall in really good condition for 60 plus years old.

Issued 1955-1957    Length 138mm

Morestone's No. 4 Foden was the only one of the four to be given more than one color. The flat-bed body was always grey but the cab, chassis and wheels could be bright yellow, orange or very rarely light brown similar to the No. 2 Foden. This last possibly stemmed from a mistake in the factory but enough were produced to make them collectable.

The cab and chassis was one casting like the other Fodens with 'Made in England' and 'Morestone Series' cast underneath. Below the cab there was a small plain base without id. The metal wheels were assembled on round-head and crimped axles before the model was painted so all parts were colored. On the front, silver trim was applied to the grill, headlights and bumper, and the wheels were fitted with chunky black tires.

The flat-bed body was rivetted to the chassis by a central rivet after both parts were fully painted so this was the only unpainted item on the model.

No. 4 Foden was the only model illustrated on the shared box carrying a load, the remaining three Fodens being pictured unladen on the other sides. On the end-flap, the writing reads 'Morestone Series No.4 Express Delivery Wagon'

The yellow version of No. 4 Foden is the most frequently encountered with the orange model more scarce. The brown one is rare.

Variations

YELLOW cab, chassis, base & wheels, black tires   silver trim and GREY body. Morestone Series box.

ORANGE cab, chassis, base & wheels, black tires   silver trim and GREY body. Morestone Series box.

BROWN cab, chassis, base & wheels, black tires   silver trim and GREY body.  Morestone Series box.

Please take a look at all pictures to determine condition for yourself before deciding to make a purchase.

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